Still, questions persisted, including on how the headlines were affecting his current squad.

“I addressed it with them as soon as I got back from recruiting and explained to them and also used that as a teaching moment to make them understand how it all works,” Taggart said. “How social media works, how rumors work, but like I said back then, I am always open and honest with my players.”

A normally Twitter-savvy guy, Taggart denied that he or his agent had been contacted by Florida State.

“Sorry I can’t give you guys what you want, but I am going to coach my football team,” he told reporters.

His players seemed to be echoing the coach, saying that they had no information to share but adding that they trust in Taggart.

“If Coach Taggart has something to say, he’ll tell us,” junior quarterback Justin Herbert said. “He’s an honest guy and we’ve got his back and he’ll let us know if anything is up.”

#GoDucks first bowl practice under Willie Taggart. Postseason destination announced Sunday afternoon. Safe to assume some clarity of his Oregon coaching future will be known by the end of the weekend. pic.twitter.com/C12EEYLeVO

Taggart was reportedly offered an extension and raise at Oregon last weekend but has yet to accept.

The only certainty now is that the 7-and-5 Ducks are bowling. Ducks fans will have to wait until Sunday to know which bowl game they will be headed to, and who knows how long to learn if Taggart will be leading Oregon into the postseason or beyond.